The IPA from Redwood Curtain is an excellent brew. Purchased in a growler and poured into a pint glass.

The beer has a light aroma of hops and alcohol, a nice gentle scent. Appealing.

The beer pours a deep rich amber. Initially a frothy head (perhaps still agitated from the ride home) which gives way to a hint of foam and nice lace pattern on the glass.

The taste is a compelling combo of bitter and rich. There is a very attractive smoked flavor to this drink. The citrus west-coast-hop flavor is here, but there is more in this beer. Some rich enhancement that I can't quite place. There isn't much flavor left after the sip, it is quite drinkable.

6.4 is a notable alcohol potency. I think you get more silly quicker with this particular beer.

Recommended with a crowd of people around and some loud music playing.

F: The aroma is of sweet biscuity malts and powerful citrus, specifically grapefruit and lemon.

M: Medium body w/ full, smooth, dry mouthfeel.

T: Initially dry and briefly peppery up front, with biscuity malts which give way to citrusy hops reminiscent of lemon hard candy - slightly sweet and lingering. Nice bitter hop oil finish. Comes across (to me) as hoppier than its 50 IBUs would indicate, but is well-balanced and quite drinkable.

Although less complex than some of RC's other offerings, this is a self-assured, delicious IPA that l'll return for again and again.